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Secure your business, minimize legal risk, and close high-stakes deals with confidence—strategic corporate law and contract law solutions for startups, SaaS companies, SMEs, fintech firms, e-commerce brands, and global enterprises that need enforceable agreements done right the first time. I am a U.S.-based senior corporate and contract law specialist with over 35 years of experience helping businesses protect their interests, strengthen compliance, and prevent costly disputes through precise legal drafting, strategic contract review, and commercially focused legal guidance. My approach goes beyond legal theory—I create practical legal frameworks that support growth, safeguard operations, and reduce exposure before problems arise. In today’s business environment, one overlooked clause, weak agreement, or compliance gap can lead to financial loss, intellectual property exposure, regulatory penalties, or unnecessary litigation. You don’t just need documents prepared—you need a legal strategist who understands how to align legal protection with real business objectives. I've drafted and reviewed 500+ business agreements for startups, SaaS companies, fintech firms, and growing enterprises, helping clients prevent an estimated $50M+ in losses from weak or unenforceable contracts. Most standard agreements — NDAs, privacy policies, T&Cs — are delivered within 48 hours. Core Focus — Corporate & Contract Law: ✅ Contract Drafting & Review — NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, Partnership Agreements, Operating Agreements, Employment Contracts ✅ Corporate Law & Governance — Business Formation, Shareholder Agreements, Board Resolutions, Joint Ventures ✅ SaaS & Tech Agreements — SaaS Contracts, Licensing Agreements, IP Assignment, Software Terms of Service ✅ GDPR & Privacy Compliance — Privacy Policies, DPAs, Cookie Policies, CCPA/CPRA, DPIA Assessments ✅ Commercial Lease Drafting & Review — Lease Negotiation, Landlord-Tenant Agreements ✅ Legal Research & Consulting — Case Law Research, Document Review, Legal Opinions, Compliance Analysis Why Clients Choose Me: 35 years specializing in corporate and contract law 500+ agreements drafted and reviewed across SaaS, fintech, e-commerce, and professional services U.S.-based, with experience across U.S., U.K., and cross-border legal frameworks Commercially practical drafting — not generic templates Fast turnaround on standard agreements, with clear scope and pricing upfront Industries Served: SaaS & Technology | Startups & Scale-ups | Fintech | E-Commerce | Professional Services | Real Estate Send me a message with your contract or compliance need, and I'll respond with a clear scope and timeline. 🔗 Keywords: contract drafting, contract review, contract lawyer, corporate lawyer, corporate law, NDA drafting, non-disclosure agreement, SaaS agreement, SaaS contracts, GDPR compliance, privacy policy, partnership agreement, shareholder agreement, operating agreement, MSA, master service agreement, commercial lease, legal consulting, legal research, document review, startup lawyer, contract negotiation, terms and conditions, CCPA compliance, business contract, IP assignment

Commercial law focused legal professional and contracts expert with over 10 years experience in drafting and editing legal agreements and other documentation in connection with domestic and international business transactions. USA educated and trained lawyer with multi-jurisdictional perspective. I work daily with corporate and personal contracts of all types. I offer services via UpWork to small and medium sized businesses, start-ups, and individuals. I am able to assist with all types contractual agreements in a commercial context; including Operating Agreements and Partnership Agreements, Sales and Purchase Agreements, Licensing Agreements, Intellectual Property Agreements, Independent Contractor Agreements, Manufacturing Agreements, Master Service Agreements (and SOW), and SaaS Agreements. Due to the nature of providing legal services over UpWork I choose to focus on contract drafting and review. I will not be able to assist with litigation/arbitration related matters, debt collection, or non-commercial legal issues. I do not work UpWork contracts on weekends unless unless specifically agreed for a particular project. All services are provided through Blacklock Law, PLLC; a Texas Professional Limited Liability Company. This profile is an attorney advertisement.

I help startups, SaaS platforms, AI companies, HealthTech businesses, and real estate ventures build legally solid foundations through clear, enforceable, and business-focused legal documents. If you're launching, scaling, or raising capital, your legal setup should not slow you down or expose you to unnecessary risk. I focus on drafting and structuring documents that protect your business while staying practical and aligned with how your platform, product, or technology actually operates. My work covers SaaS platforms, AI-driven applications, HealthTech businesses, and real estate-backed projects, with a strong focus on contract drafting, compliance, and structuring agreements that support scalable businesses and complex commercial arrangements. I regularly support companies handling user data, digital services, subscription models, marketplaces, and platform-based ecosystems. This includes drafting Terms of Service, Privacy Policies, SaaS agreements, and commercial contracts that align with GDPR, CCPA, and other data protection requirements. I also work with AI platforms and AI-generated outputs, helping structure AI Terms of Service, disclaimers, and liability frameworks that address risk, user reliance, and compliance. I’ve worked with founders, SaaS companies, AI platforms, and HealthTech businesses that need legal documents that hold up in real-world use, not just on paper. EXPERTISE: Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, Data Protection Compliance, SaaS Agreements, Platform-Based Legal Structures, AI Platform Terms, Disclaimers & Liability Frameworks, HealthTech and Healthcare Platform (Clinical & Non-Clinical, Compliance Focused), Management Service Organizations (MSOs), Investor & Fundraising Documents, Contractor, Intellectual Property, and Service Agreements, Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Business, Corporate, and Commercial Contracts, Lease Agreements, Development Agreements and Construction Contracts for developers, investors, and project-based businesses that require well-structured agreements to manage risk, timelines, and responsibilities. If you need your legal foundation set up properly from the start, feel free to reach out.

I'm Steffan Alexander Lazerow, a business attorney and entrepreneur with a decade of legal experience under my belt. I regularly handle most of what businesses actually deal with: formation, contracts, IP, brand protection, employment matters, disputes, issues, compliance, and all the smaller legal questions that come up along the way. What you get with me is someone who's built things too and is actively engaged in building new products or services, so I tend to think about your business from an entrepreneurs mind before I think about it from a legal perspective. No big-firm overhead, no billing games, no handing your matter off to a junior associate. Who I work with: I'm outside counsel to about a dozen businesses and founders in tech and SaaS, e-commerce and DTC brands, content creators and influencers, music and entertainment, and the health and wellness space. Why people hire me: I am an entrepreneur and an attorney; not just an attorney. I am an excellent communicator, can break down complex topics, and provide the type of service I would want when hiring an attorney. Background: I earned my J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 2016 and have spent the decade since practicing business law. I currently serve as outside counsel to a dozen active clients across several industries. In 2023, I was one of a small group invited to Upwork's Work Without Limits Executive Summit. How I work: Law shouldn't be a black box, and you shouldn't have to nod along pretending a contract made sense. A big part of my job is translation, breaking down the complicated parts so you can make informed calls for your business. Expect clear answers, quick replies, and no jargon for its own sake. If you're a founder, creator, owner, or operator who wants a sharp legal partner who actually understands what you're building, reach out. I'd like to hear about your business. **All freelancing contracts initiated on UpWork are between you and Steffan A. Lazerow – Law Office.** While San Diego, California is listed as my virtual office; I live and work out of Wake Forest, North Carolina.

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Patent & Trademark Attorney | Provisional Patent | Utility & Design Patents I don’t write generic patent or trademark documents. I build filings that hold up under scrutiny. I’m a U.S.-based Patent and Trademark Documentation Specialist with over 30 years of hands-on experience preparing, structuring, and supporting U.S. and international IP filings. I have worked on both sides, as an entrepreneur who secured patents and trademarks across multiple jurisdictions, and as a specialist who prepares applications for filing and prosecution. That experience shows in the work. Most filings fail or get delayed for one reason. Poor structure. Weak claims. Inconsistent descriptions. Gaps that examiners pick apart. I fix that before submission. I do not act as an attorney. I focus on the technical and structural side of the work, where most applications either succeed or fail. Clients hire me when the work needs to be right the first time. What you get: Patent drafts built for examination, not templates Claims that are clear, consistent, and defensible Specifications that align fully with the claims Prior art positioning that reduces risk early Filing-ready documents with no loose ends I have supported inventors, startups, and IP attorneys across mechanical products, software, and AI systems. My work is delivered clean, structured, and ready for attorney review or direct filing. If you are serious about protecting your IP, this is where you avoid costly mistakes. Services: Patent Support Patentability and prior art search with structured analysis Provisional and non-provisional drafting Claims drafting and refinement Full specification drafting Prior art comparison and positioning Office Action technical drafting support Filing preparation Trademark Support Trademark search and clearance Likelihood of confusion analysis USPTO filing preparation Office Action support Maintenance and renewals Copyright Support Application preparation Documentation review I work fast. I meet deadlines. I keep communication tight. More important, I make sure your application does not fall apart when reviewed. If you want a quick, cheap draft, there are many options. If you want something that stands up to examination and supports your business long term, we should talk.